Hi my name is RJ Baxter and I'm a VA Home Loan expert here in Colorado. Years ago, a friend of mine told me that if I wasn't focusing on Fort Carson Colorado VA Loans that I was missing a big opportunity to help those who have served our Country.   I took his advice to heart and now my focus is to help those who have their VA eligibility to buy a home or refinance. It's hard to believe, but only 9% of those eligible to use their VA Home Loan benefits to purchase a house do so.   There are many reasons. For one, not all Banks do VA loans and several Loan Officers simply don't know how to do them. The VA Loan is such an Great Program for those in Colorado.   A few reason why it's so great:   1. 100% financing up to a purchase price of $417,000.   2. Only need a 620 credit score to qualify... 02/15/2015

Determining your VA loan payment and interest rate is one of the most important things when choosing lender. The Fort Carson CO VA loan interest rate depends on a number of factors. The market can be volatile, and VA home loan rates can fluctuate sometimes during the course of day, and can vary from day to day.   So what determines the VA home loan rates in Fort Carson CO that you can get? All mortgage products are influenced by what happens on Wall Street similar to stocks. Mortgage backed-securities, or bonds, are the item on Wall Street that is connected to VA rates.   Fort Carson Colorado VA Home Loans are backed by these mortgage bonds. Mortgage bonds are also called mortgage backed securities. Just like the stock market, mortgage bonds go up and down with the market, therefore inf... 02/15/2015

  I have received many requests for a map of Fort Carson’s Gates! First I tried to find a good map on the internet myself, just to find out: There really isn’t any that has more than just a couple – or one, that was legible. However, not ALL gates are listed! While gate numbers range from 1 to 20, so you’d think there would be 20, right? Well, I have found only 9, of which only 7 are on this map {Gates 6 and 7 are far south off 115 and will be added to the next version} The map is stylized and nothing fancy – but it will give you a good idea where the gates are located. Originally Posted: http://www.yourcoloradospringshouse.com/fort-carsons-gates/ 05/11/2014

Find All the Foreclosure Homes For Sale in Fountain Valley And Ft Carson There are many deals in the Fountain Valley area and Ft. Carson for Foreclosed homes.  The banks are selling these home for very low prices.  The national lenders are just begging for me to sell these homes at Steep DISCOUNTS.  Sign up today to see the list of new homes.  More are added Daily.   Colorado Springs VA Buyers can now buy with little to NO MONEY Down.  Come check out these great places right near the base.     Click Here NOW to Recieve the List of Best Deals   12/10/2012

  A new access onto Fort Carson Gate 19 is scheduled to open November 14th, 2012.  The gate is located south of gate 20, right off I-25 exit 128. This new access onto Fort Carson in the most southern end of Fountain Valley will give Fort Carson its seventh gate (Gate 5 south west-with quick access to Evans Hospital, Gate 1 -main gate, Gate 3 Norad Road access, Gate 3 Cheyenne Meadows access, Gate 4 B Street, gate 20 off exit 132). Having an additional access in Fountain, will hopefully ease congestion at Mesa Ridge Parkway, the current access Gate 20 for all living in Fountain Valley, while  revitalizing the city’s southern end. Flights carrying soldiers from the the 4th Brigade Combat Team of the 4th Infantry Division are expected to begin arriving in early November. The brigade’s head... 11/05/2012

Most of you know the USO - or have even benefited from this organisation. Stars touring to the troops via the USO all over the world has probably become famous and popular across generations. One of those stars is Gary Sinise also known as Lt. Dan (Forrest Gump). He visited Fort Carson, Colorado Springs on May 19th, to entertain military families and raise funds and awareness. The Gary Sinise Foundation was officially formed in 2010, and is dedicated to serving the Nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need. e serves as the national spokesperson for The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial. Traveling the country, he helped raise funds to build a permanent memorial to honor America’s 3 million living disabled military veterans,... 05/20/2012

Search for a home near Fort Carson     If you find yourelf with PCS orders to Fort Carson and buying a home is in your future. Look no further we can asist you with all your real estate needs. Your Fort Carson Home Search Starts Here Homes for sale near Fort Carson Colorado Springs Homes For Sale  For more information on Fort Carson homes visit our Fort Carson Page   If you like feel free to give me a call Ken Asher (719) 930-7817  02/08/2012

  Fort Carson will be hosting  toy Give Away along with Operation Homefront this year at the Special Event Center.  There will be an online registration process this year, and registered families will be able to attend from December 17th, 3pm to 6pm.   Non registered and Wait listed families will be able to attend from 6pm to 7pm.   Information on how to register will be provided soon, please keep looking. There will be vendors and certian give aways!!  Santa will be there!! and more!!!! You can sign up here. Support Operation Homefront = Support Our Troops! MISSION: Operation Homefront (OH) provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors. VISION: Through generous, widespread public support and a collaborative team of except... 12/16/2011

Homes for sale under $250000 in Fountain, Widefield, Colorado Springs near Ft. Carson Colorado. Yes there are many wonderful and affordable homes in the area mentioned and prices are at lower levels than the wild and crazy days of real estate a few years ago. I always encourage any person or family that can prequalify for a home mortgage, or for that matter can pay cash if so inclined, to purchase a home and call it your own rather than renting and not seeing any return on your investment. Many homes in the area of Fountain, Widefield, Colorado Springs near Ft. Carson are under $250000 in price and these include wonderful brand new homes. Many with great buyer incentives that allow for paid or nearly all paid closing costs plus many upgrades. Do you like wood flooring in the kitchen and... 12/10/2011

This week the Army is celebrating it's 236th Birthday.   Soldiers received a great birthday gift from the upper echelons - we are now allowed to wear the patrol caps in garrison for the first time in 10 years.    That was a DREAM come true gift.   Of course, there are some exceptions...so if you are in the Army don't don't throw your beret away.  You still need it.       The black berets looked great on SOME people.  Unfortunately, I was not one of those people.  They were hard to shape.  They offered no protection from the sun.  They were hard to put on.  They were hard to shape.   So collectively,  we were very, very, very, very happy when told that we could start wearing the patrol caps in garrison.   The berets will still be worn with the dress uniforms.  That is fine.         This ... 06/16/2011

Colorado Spring Housing Market Report for Fountain Valley and Fort Carson Single Family Homes Neighbohoods Include Homes in Glen in Widefield, Bradley Ranch, Windmill Mesa, Lorson Ranch Search for homes in Fountain Zip Code 80817 Related Articles: Fountain Valley homes near Fort Carson , Colorado Springs Housing Market Report, February 28, 2011 Cheyenne Meadows near Fort Carson, Colorado Springs Housing Market Report, 2010 The GLen at Widefield near Fort Carson, Colorado Springs Housing Market Report, 2010 The tax credit is still available for Military personnel Here's a quick summary of the Real Estate Market for Fountain Valley area for 2010 and for the first quarter of 2011 Pricing increased by 2% from 2010 to 2009 Number of homes sold decreased by 15% from 2010 to 2009 Days on Marke... 04/22/2011

Colorado Spring Housing Market Report for Fountain Valley and Fort Carson Single Family Homes  Neighbohoods Include Homes in Glen in Widefield, Bradley Ranch, Windmill Mesa, Lorson Ranch Search for homes in Fountain Zip Code 80817 Here's a quick summary of the Real Estate Market for Fountain, Colorado Pricing increased by 2% from 2010 to 2009 Number of homes sold decreased by 15% from 2010 to 2009 Days on Market increased by 35% from 2010 to 2009 Most Expensive Sale in area:      10195 Rolling Ridge RD     $299,900     Square Feet: 3905     Area:  Peacevalley Esates Least Expensive Sale in the area:     105 Easy Street     $59,900     Square Feet:  1112     Area:  Security    This Colorado Springs Real Estate report contains information on Single Family homes in Fountain This informatio... 03/09/2011

Tax credit still available for military in Colorado Springs Related Articles:  6 BIG advantages of VA loans What is allowable for VA Seller Concessions? What are my housing choices near Fort Carson? Peterson AFB housing, what are my choices? While the tax credit has expired for the majority of Colorado Springs home buyers, military families should know that they still may be eligible for the $8000 first time home buyer's credit.   Members of the uniformed services, members of the Foreign Service and employees of the intelligence community are eligible for this special rule.   The rules applies to any individual (and, if married, the individuals spouse) who serves on qualified official extended duty service outside of the United States for at least 90 days during the period beginning aft... 02/09/2011

Colorado Spring Real Estate  Market Report for Homes near Fort Carson in Fountain Valley , Single Family Homes  Includes  Homes in Glen in Widefield, Bradley Ranch, Windmill Mesa, Lorson Ranch Search for homes in Fountain Related Posts: Southeast Area near Fort Carson, Colorado Springs Housing Market for 2010 Powers Area, Colorado Springs Housing Market Report 2010 Peyton Homes, Colorado Springs Housing Market Report for 2010 Briargate in Colorado Springs -- 2010 Market Report Black Forest Colorado Homes -- 2010 Market Report East area Homes in Colorado Springs -- 2010 Northgate near the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs Housing Market Report for 2010 Colorado Springs Real Estate Market Report for Cascade and Green Mountain Falls, 2010 Woodland Park Housing Market Report, 2010  The Fo... 01/20/2011

Homes in The Glen at Widefield are in the Fountain Valley Area in Colorado Springs  Search for Homes in The Glen at Widefield Zip code  80817 The The Glen at Widefield housing market continues to be a NEUTRAL/BUYER's Market, as there is currently a 7.6 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".   Sales units were down 62% from 2009 to 2008, and pricing was down 12% from 2009 to 2008.    Sales have decreased in 2010; but pricing has increased. Single Family Homes in The Glen at Widefield were primarily built from 2002 to 2006, with an average age built of 2004.  The majority of the houses are 2-stories, ranches, four-levels, with 2-3 baths, with 2-3 car garages.   The average home has appx. 2000 to 3000 square foot... 11/06/2010

Fort Carson Homes or Sale, in the Fountain Area Related Article: Fort Carson and Fountain Valley Market Report as of August 31, 2010 At the ERA Herman Group Real Estate office, we have home tours on a bi-monthly basis.  As an active Colorado Springs Realtor, it's important for me and others at ERA Herman Group to constantly keep up on the market and the current inventory. Here's the properties we saw this week.   If you'd like more information on any of these, contact Kathy Torline at 719-287-1049    KTorline@msn.com 196 Jersey Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80911  ... $170,000 4516 Gunbarrel Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80925  ... $190,000 9308 Chieftan Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80925 ... $225,000 602 W Alabama Ave. Fountain CO   80817  ... $299,900 7468 Fortman,  Colorado Springs, CO  80... 09/18/2010

Colorado Spring Real Estate  Market Report for Fountain Valley and Fort Carson, Single Family Homes Includes  Homes in Glen in Widefield, Bradley Ranch, Windmill Mesa, Lorson Ranch Search for homes in Fountain The Fountain Valley housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently a 5.7 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is typically considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".   Sales units were up 22% from 2009 to 2008, but pricing was down 6% from 2008 to 2008.   2010 has continued to see a small increase in pricing but sales units are down. Recap of 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004   2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Number of Homes Sold 690 1144 933 1120  1293 1447 1349 Average List Price $165,754 $163,270 $173,096 $182,374... 09/16/2010

The quick answer is yes. Found 15 nice ones under $1000 this AM. Soldiers are coming in to the housing office and are a little happier when they leave because they have houses to go preview. Sticker shock is still getting them though. I think its time to raise the BAH again. Another $100 to $150 would help the soldiers and airmen in this town a lot. 08/10/2010

I thought I'd start with a simple Hello! post and say something like, "This is my first post blah blah blah".  The truth is no one cares to read how this is your first post.  People want to read something with substance and not just a” hey, how are you today” blog post.  So, since this isn't my first rodeo lets start off running...   Home Rentals in Colorado Springs, CO for the Military members of Fort Carson, Peterson AFB, Schriever AFB, and Cheyenne Mountain Air Station. Today I am working at the Housing office on Fort Carson.  I volunteer to work there because it allows me to serve the military community without looking for a return and I get to assist incoming soldiers looking for a place to live.  There are the occasional home buyers that come through but most (90%) of the soldiers... 07/30/2010

Colorado Spring Real Estate  Market Report for Fountain Valley and Fort Carson, Single Family Homes  Includes  Homes in Glen in Widefield, Bradley Ranch, Windmill Mesa, Lorson Ranch Search for homes in Fountain The Fountain Valley housing market continues to be a BUYERS Market, as there is currently a 5.7 month of supply of homes on the market.   A 6 month supply of houses on the market is typically considered a "NEUTRAL MARKET".   Sales units were up 22% from 2009 to 2008, but pricing was down 6% from 2008 to 2008.   Recap of 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004   2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Number of Homes Sold 235 1144 933 1120  1293 1447 1349 Average List Price $162,155 $168,622 $173,096 $182,374 $182,148 $170,601 $157,908 Average Days on Market 66 59  88  81  62  58  52 Av... 04/09/2010